A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6098257 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 37116075 epoch_slot_no: 223275 block_no: 6098080 slot_leader_id: 5394338 size: 2562 time: 2021-08-11 11:46:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0de56ff1ce311149966f7e3c2251d0aca78a9fdb1d95cea93d0f6f89f08dcd4aBlock Operator
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